Cleopatra's Needle

Dance clubs in Upper Manhattan often reflect the pulse of the neighborhood. Cleopatra’s Needle anchors the scene on West 92nd Street, midway between Broadway’s lights and the quiet of Riverside Drive. At 251 W 92nd St New York, NY 10025 United States, it’s the kind of spot where the door opens on a rhythm that travels south from Harlem and north from the Village after midnight. House, nu-disco, and Afrobeat nights draw crowds who treat late nights as daytime elsewhere.

Call 212-769-6969 to check what’s spinning before heading out. The map will get you there faster than an express bus: directions put you on the corner before the second set starts.